Histopathology Scientist/technician

**Join a well-respected industry leader**:

- **Attractive salary package and outstanding benefits**:

- **Excellent job security, ongoing training and fantastic opportunities for career advancement**

**About the Organisation**:
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is one of the largest pathology practices in Australia, providing comprehensive services to patients and doctors over a geographic area throughout Queensland and New South Wales and employing more than 3,000 people.

With many employees enjoying a 20+ tenure, we deliver on the promise of learning, development, and career progression.

Fostering a true culture of support, we maintain an open-door policy, with each one of our team members playing a role in patient care driven to make sure a top-quality service is provided.

**About the Opportunity**:
Applications are invited for an exciting opportunity to work in the Histopathology Department at Bowen Hills.

The aim of this role is in the preparation of tissue prior to the microscopic examination by histopathologists. Duties will include embedding, microtomy and general laboratory procedures involved in the preparation of histological slides. Applicants with previous experience in these or with experience in dissection or immunohistochemistry are encouraged to apply.

Core duties:

- Dissection: cut up and prepare non-complex specimens
- Main laboratory: embed and perform microtomy of specimens
- Immunohistochemistry: prepare slides for staining on automated stainers, QC slides, perform special stains

To qualify, you will possess a **degree in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or another relevant qualification.**

The laboratory operates 24 hours and is therefore seeking flexible and enthusiastic individuals. Please note, the organisation is committed to ensuring a healthy work/life balance for all staff.

**About the Benefits**:
You will be part of a welcoming team of dedicated health professionals with a focus on patient care. You will develop your skills through ongoing training, providing an avenue for career development and advancement. Moreover, we offer you the opportunity to be a part of a highly stable industry with significant ongoing growth.

This role comes with an attractive hourly rate and fantastic benefits, including:

- **Fitness Passport** - staff have access to discounted gym memberships at any gym of their choice participating within the Fitness Passport agreement.
- **Parental and Adoption Leave** - SNP staff receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption leave as per our current CWA
- **Employee Assistance Program** - a free, confidential and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to employees of SNP, as well as immediate family, with the aim of assisting with the resolution of personal and work-related problems which may affect the quality of life or work performance.
- **Private Health Insurance** - staff have access to discounted private health insurance through BUPA, HCF and Medibank Private.
- **Pathology Services **- staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and parents) have access to bulk billed Pathology Services.
- **X-Ray Services** - staff have access to bulk billed X-Ray and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray.
- **Smoke-Free Environment Policy -** All SNP premises are smoke-free. There are no designated smoking areas on SNP premises.

This is your chance to join a leading pathology company and enjoy outstanding benefits